Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
The Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre is probably the most famous place in Sepilok. This rehabilitation centre helps orphan Orangutans or Orangutans who’ve been hold as a pet. The main goal is to learn them the skills to survive in the jungle. If they’re ready they can be released in the wild again. Curious about the centre? Read our article about the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.
Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
The Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre is a rescue and rehabilitation centre based in Sepilok. The Sun Bear is a threatened specie. The Sun Bears are the smallest bears on the world and threatened by forest degradation, illegal hunting and poaching for pet trade. Read our article about our visit to the Bornean Sun Bear Centre.
Rainforest Discovery Centre
The Rainforest Discovery Centre is about educating people about the rainforest and wildlife. They got a information centre which is very interesting They also provide nice trails in the forest like a 1 km trail around the lake. Or the canopy trail between the 8 towers they’ve got. From the towers you can watch over the roof of the trees, the roof of the jungle. An astonishing view with jungle as far as you can see. If you’re going to the Rainforest Discovery Centre to spot animals we’d advise you to go in the early morning or late afternoon. The animals avoid the heath in the middle of the day.
Top places to stay in Sepilok
Most people that visit Sepilok stay in Sandakan or come directly from Kota Kinabalu. But there are also good options to stay in Sepilok itself. We’d summed up a couple of Hostels where we’ve heard good stories about.
